According to Merge (2007), definition of Ecotourism has been indentified as miscellaneous ways by different players attempting to define it; in addition, those players, organizations and authority people, attempt to define it for benefits for themselves; nevertheless, there are various workable definitions simultaneously in common use. The International Ecotourism Society defines Ecotourism as having a responsibility to the natural areas meaning conserving the nature during the travel that also improve the welfare of indigenous people (Merge, 2007). Merge says that Ecotourism has been called as the nature which is based on tourism involving education and interpretation of the environment by The Australian Commission on National Ecotourism Strategy. Since the publication of “Ecotourism and Sustainable Development”, Martha Honey’s ecotourism definition has quickly become the standard. “Most serious solemn studies of ecotourism including several University programs now use this as the working definition” (Merge, 2007); moreover, there are 7 common defining points:
1. Involves travel to natural destinations.
2. Minimize Impact.
3. Builds environmental awareness.
4. Provides direct financial benefits for conservation.
5. Provides financial benefits and empowerment for local people.
6. Respect local culture.
7. Supports human rights and democratic movements.
It can be said that giving the definition and information of eco-tourism to natural visitors can interest them; in addition, it is the gate way to other steps. I think if people acknowledge the primary purpose of eco-tourism, it will be interest a lot of tourists.
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